CPSC2009-08-27
Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Frigidaire, a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Hazard
Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or, 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled ranges immediately and discard them. The remedy is no longer available.
Sold at
Sears and other national chain and independent retailers nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.
Affected count
About 200,000
Injuries reported
Frigidaire has received 126 reports of incidents, including four reports of minor burns and two reports of minor property damage.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges
Consumer contact
CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Frigidaire-and-Kenmore-Smoothtop-Electric-Ranges-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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